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Emergency Lighting - Really Is It A Legal Requirement?

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Emergency Lighting - Really Is It A Legal Requirement?

Did you know your business should have adequate emergency lighting in your premises by law?


We’ve made it a quick and convenient Guide for you, that how Important are Emergency Lighting is, also is it a legal requirement or not.



So if we start, firstly we should know, what do regulations say about Emergency lighting installations? Let's find out.


What do REGULATIONS SAY ABOUT EMERGENCY Lighting INSTALLATIONS?


British Standards state that emergency lighting is required in all commercial buildings such as hotelshospitalsschools, offices, and shops. However, it is also required and commonly installed in the common areas of shared dwellings such as apartment blocks or in high occupancy buildings including college dormitories.




Building Emergency exit sign

In many environments, it is a legal requirement for emergency lighting to be installed so that in the event of a blackout sufficient light is provided to guide people out of the building whilst navigating around any obstacles in the way.



Regulations also state that any open area that is larger than 60 square meters should also have emergency lighting installed, such as a hotel function room or conference room. hope you understand now how much emergency lighting legal requirements have.


S.E.S. Ltd can assist you in all areas associated with emergency lighting, including,


For more information about Emergency Lighting Installation, and Commercial Electrical Contractors, Please Visit our website.


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